A 17-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to arson not endangering life after an attack on Kenton United Synagogue in north-west London. The teenager, a British national from Brent, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Monday.
The attack occurred on Saturday night, with footage posted online appearing to show a figure in dark clothing setting light to a bottle of liquid and throwing it through a window of the synagogue in Harrow. The Jewish charity Community Security Trust reported minor smoke damage to an internal room, but no injuries or significant structural damage.
The teenager has not been named due to his age. A 19-year-old man also arrested in connection with the incident has been released on bail pending further inquiries, according to the Metropolitan Police.
The community has united against the attack, with local leaders condemning the act of hatred. The synagogue continues to operate as normal following the incident.
